AGOV is a login system created by the federal government to provide online access to Swiss government services at federal, cantonal and communal level, e.g. to file your tax declaration.

CH-LOGIN is a login system provided by the federal government’s eIAM service. In the medium term, it will be replaced by AGOV, a new public authority login solution that will also work at cantonal and communal level. AGOV-Login offers several advantages over CH-LOGIN. If you don’t have an AGOV-Login yet, we recommend registering directly with AGOV. CH-LOGIN registration is still possible, but we advise against it. If you choose to register via CH-LOGIN, note that federal applications generally require two-factor authentication (2FA). We suggest using an authenticator app that generates one-time passwords (OTP). During registration, you must also set security questions for secure account management. For more information about CH-LOGIN or AGOV-Login, please visit our eIAM help page.

AGOV is Switzerland’s new public authority login system. You can use it with federal, cantonal and communal offices, e.g. to file your tax declarations online. Thanks to new technology, AGOV no longer requires a password. This makes it more secure and more convenient than password-based login systems like CH-LOGIN. The latter is only used within the Swiss Federal Administration.

We have set up a central eIAM help page for you. There you will find help articles on how to register, manage and use your AGOV-Login. You will also find information about CH-LOGIN and instructions on how to switch from CH-LOGIN to AGOV-Login.

The replacement of CH-LOGIN by AGOV-Login began in 2024. Since then, AGOV-Login has been available for federal administration services. However, it is still a ‘bring your own ID (BYOI)’ identity that supplements CH-LOGIN and does not include verification (identity check).

We recommend registering for an AGOV-Login as it offers several advantages over CH-LOGIN. Doing so means that you will not have to switch from CH-LOGIN to AGOV-Login later on. However, registering for and using a CH-LOGIN is still possible. The only current exception is verified (confirmed) electronic identities, which are only available with an AGOV-Login.

The switch from CH-LOGIN to AGOV login will be supported from 7 September 2025.

The date when switching from CH-LOGIN to AGOV-Login will become mandatory has not yet been decided. We recommend switching to AGOV-Login as soon as possible to enjoy its benefits.

The date when the CH-LOGIN can no longer be used has not yet been decided. We recommend switching to AGOV-Login as soon as possible to enjoy its benefits.

Yes, we will notify you as soon as the switch becomes mandatory. The form of notification is currently being clarified (possible forms include notification directly upon login and/or additionally via email).

No. Switching from AGOV-Login to CH-LOGIN is not possible and it also does not make sense to do so. CH-LOGIN is being replaced by AGOV-Login. Therefore, all CH-LOGIN users will eventually have to switch to AGOV-Login.

Various help articles on how to register for an AGOV-Login, along with step-by-step instructions, can be found directly at AGOV help.

Your personal details, including the email address registered for your AGOV-Login, will be shared with the applications you use. The application may use this information in different ways. If you wish to separate your private and business contexts, we recommend using multiple AGOV-Logins with separate private and business email addresses.

No. You can easily switch from CH-LOGIN to AGOV-Login even if your CH-LOGIN and AGOV-Login are registered with different email addresses. When logging in for the first time via AGOV-Login using a different email address, you will be asked during the guided migration whether you have a CH-LOGIN with another email address. Answer “YES” and enter your CH-LOGIN email address. This enables a smooth transition even with different email addresses.

1. If you already have an AGOV-Login, proceed to step 3.
   
2. If you do not yet have an AGOV-Login, open your web browser and go to the following URL to register: .
   
   • If you need help with registration, visit the following page: AGOV help
     
3. You already have an AGOV login. In this case, go to the URL of the federal government application that you wish to use or go to MyAccount on eIAM.
   
4. In the login selection, choose « AGOV ».
   
5. Log in via AGOV.
   
6. You will be automatically guided through the one-time process in the system. This requires you to log in with your CH-LOGIN one last time to ensure that you are the rightful owner of this CH-LOGIN.
   
7. Once you have successfully logged in, your CH-LOGIN will be deleted. All your permissions and data in federal government applications will remain intact and will be transferred to your AGOV-Login. Your CH-LOGIN will no longer be active from this point forward.
   
8. From now on, you can log in securely and conveniently to federal government applications with your AGOV-Login.
   

All your stored permissions and data that you were able to use with your CH-LOGIN will remain intact when you switch from CH-LOGIN to AGOV-Login. Only the login procedure will change.

An AGOV-Login can be linked to no more than one CH-LOGIN.

No, this is not possible. If you do not link your AGOV-Login to your CH-LOGIN the first time you use it with a federal government application, separate accounts will be created in the applications. These accounts will be linked to your AGOV-Login but not to your CH-LOGIN. Your previous accounts and permissions will remain associated with your CH-LOGIN.

This depends on whether your BYOI identity is linked to a CH-LOGIN.

• If you have linked a CH-LOGIN with password (and possibly also 2FA) to a BYOI identity, then you have a CH-LOGIN and can connect it to your AGOV-Login. The link to both your BYOI identity and your CH-LOGIN identity will be removed during this process. You will then use only your AGOV-Login for federal government applications.
  
• If you have a BYOI identity that is not linked to a CH-LOGIN, it is an independent electronic identity. It cannot be connected to an AGOV-Login.
  

It is important that your personal data such as first name, surname, email address, etc. are kept up to date. This is generally possible via account managmenet. How to do this depends on the login you use.

• If you use CH-LOGIN, update your data via eIAM MyAccount.
  
• If you use AGOV, update your data via [linktext:d!agovme]. Your data will then be automatically updated the next time you log in to a federal government application.
  
• If you use a BYOI identity provider (e.g. Switch edu-ID), update your data directly via the provider. Your data will then be automatically updated the next time you log in to a federal government application.

A verified identity means that the identity of the person using the electronic identity (CH-LOGIN or AGOV-Login) has been confirmed through established processes. These are electronic identities for which personal details such as first name, surname, date of birth, sex and ID number have been verified. In addition, a copy of the official photo ID (passport or identity card) used during the verification process is typically stored.

Federal government applications determine whether a verified identity is required for their use. This is particularly relevant for applications with high data protection requirements. If you attempt to use such an application with an unverified identity, you will be notified that the application requires a verified identity. Follow the instructions in the note to obtain a verified identity of the required quality.

As of September 2025, verified identities will only be available via AGOV. If you use federal government applications that require verified identity and do not yet have a CH-LOGIN by September 2025, you must register and verify an AGOV-Login.

CH-LOGINs that have already been verified, either via CH-LOGIN video identification (nHEC+) or through the VASCO token issuance process, retain their verification status until CH-LOGIN is deactivated. This remains valid even if they use a non-verified AGOV login. Only from that point onward is a new verification in AGOV required. As soon as you use eIAM with a verified AGOV-Login, AGOV assumes responsibility for the verification.

Important:
Please note that the verification of your CH-LOGIN is valid only for federal government services. Your AGOV-Login itself is not considered verified (e.g. for cantonal or communal services).